HRH the Crown Prince Chairs Cabinet Session in Riyadh

His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session held today in Riyadh.
 At the outset of the session, HRH the Crown Prince briefed the Cabinet on the content of his meeting with President of the Syrian Arab Republic Ahmad Al-Sharaa, including discussions on the prospects of relations and areas of cooperation between the two brotherly countries, in addition to reviewing the latest developments in the region.
 Following its review of regional developments, the Cabinet affirmed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s full support for the Presidential Leadership Council, the legitimate government, and the brotherly Yemeni people, with the aim of ending the coup in this dear country and restoring the state and its institutions from the terrorist Houthi militia, which has chosen military escalation as an alternative approach to peace, further deepening the humanitarian and economic suffering of Yemen and its brotherly people, while continuing to threaten the region and maritime navigation in the southern Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
 The Cabinet commended the outcomes of the emergency meeting of the Strategic-Political and Defense Committee of the Makkah Alliance for Defense, which included affirming solidarity among the three countries and their unified stance in confronting the criminal attacks against the Kingdom that targeted Makkah, Madinah, civilian objects, and civil and economic facilities. The meeting also resulted in an agreement to activate collective deterrence and immediately move toward the practical implementation of mutual defense commitments, in a manner that enhances military readiness, integration, and the capability to confront such threats.
 The Cabinet highly praised the contents of the annual royal address of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud at the opening of the third year of the ninth session of the Shura Council. The address highlighted the state’s enduring principles and foundations, the key achievements of Saudi Vision 2030, the gains of developmental reforms and economic momentum, as well as the foundations of foreign policy and its steadfast positions, which have had a tangible impact on strengthening the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s standing and its active role regionally and internationally.
 The Cabinet expressed its appreciation for the role of the Shura Council in supporting the Kingdom’s comprehensive development journey, enhancing integration and coordination with government entities, contributing to the development of the legislative and regulatory framework, and raising the level of performance efficiency. Within this framework, it affirmed that the aspirations of citizens and the interests of the nation will always remain at the forefront of the work of state institutions, guiding and informing their decisions and strategic directions.
 In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency following the session, Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary said that the Cabinet viewed the preliminary state budget estimates for the coming fiscal year as confirmation of the strength of the Kingdom’s economy and its resilience in responding to global changes and developments through proactive policies. These policies help meet national targets and sustain spending on services and on development and social priorities while maintaining fiscal sustainability.
 The Cabinet reviewed several reports on international conferences hosted by the Kingdom, commending the work of the Global CSR Forum, held under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. It also commended the launch of initiatives during the forum’s second edition. These initiatives will help put partnerships with social and developmental impact into action and expand sustainable institutional support in this field, supporting national objectives and advancing comprehensive development.
 The Cabinet praised the Kingdom’s participation alongside countries around the world in celebrating World Teachers’ Day, observed annually on October 5. The celebration honors teachers’ efforts to fulfill their mission of teaching and nurturing students, as well as their role in preparing generations who remain committed to their noble values and national identity and excel academically and intellectually, enabling them to compete for advancement and leadership on the global stage.
 The Cabinet addressed other items on its agenda and issued several decisions, including the following:
 First:
 Approving an agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the Republic of Türkiye concerning renewable energy power plant projects.
 Second:
 Authorizing the minister of energy, or a deputy, to discuss and sign with the International Energy Forum a draft memorandum of understanding between the Saudi Ministry of Energy and the forum for cooperation in the field of energy.
 Third:
 Authorizing the minister of Islamic affairs, dawah and guidance, or a deputy, to discuss and sign with the Ghanaian side a draft memorandum of understanding in the field of Islamic affairs between the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance and the Ghanaian Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs.
 Fourth:
 Authorizing the minister of environment, water and agriculture, or a deputy, to discuss and sign with the Syrian side a draft memorandum of understanding between the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture and the Syrian Ministry of Local Administration and Environment in the field of environmental protection.
 Fifth:
 Authorizing the attorney general, or a deputy, to discuss and sign with the Albanian side a draft memorandum of cooperation between the Saudi Public Prosecution and the Albanian General Prosecution Office concerning crimes within their respective areas of jurisdiction.
 Sixth:
 Approving a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the television field between the Saudi Broadcasting Authority and the Public Television Company of the Republic of Armenia.